There’s a deliberate dash of X-Men in the commercial as it reveals the ‘secret powers’ of children around the world who go on to harness those unique talents in the service of Virgin Atlantic.

It’s all about highlighting the amazing skills of the airline’s staff of crew, designers, pilots and “everyday pioneers”, explains Virgin, all of whom provide prospective passengers with “a welcome splash of red in a weary world of grey.”

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